Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs.

LIVE JOBS

San Francisco, California, United States

Full-Stack Engineer (Product)

Permanent$220000 per annum

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Product Engineer to join an AI start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This is with a silicon valley based startup that is building cutting edge AI software to help software development teams be more productive. The company engages in R&D activity to build, fine tune and work with emerging generative AI foundation models. The role requires candidates to be based within a commutable distance to Sunnyvale, Bay Area, as the client has a 5 days office policy. Key Responsibilities: Build and launch new products from scratch (0 → 1)Work closely with founders, product, and design to shape product directionRapidly prototype, test, and iterate based on user feedbackOwn features end to end: frontend, backend, data, and deploymentMake pragmatic technical decisions under tight timelinesBalance speed with quality, knowing when to ship and when to refactorHelp establish early engineering patterns, tooling, and culture Desirable Requirements: Strong background in start-up environments – building and shipping code at speedStrong experience with Python is important for this role Expertise with full-stack development (python, react/typescript)Experience with 0-1 product building is important for this role The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

Joe Woodard

Posted 36 minutes ago

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San Francisco, California, United States

Full-Stack Engineer (Agentic AI)

Permanent$200000 per annum

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Agentic AI) to join an AI start-up client of ours on a permanent basis. This is with a silicon valley based startup that is building cutting edge AI software to help software development teams be more productive. The company engages in R&D activity to build, fine tune and work with emerging generative AI foundation models. The role requires candidates to be based within a commutable distance to Sunnyvale, Bay Area, as the client has a 5 days office policy. Key Responsibilities: Design and build end-to-end AI agent applications, from frontend UX to backend orchestrationImplement agent logic, including tool use, memory, planning, and evaluationIntegrate LLMs, vector databases, APIs, and external servicesBuild scalable backend services (APIs, workers, queues) to support agent workflowsDevelop clean, intuitive front-end interfaces for interacting with AI agentsOptimize for latency, reliability, cost, and observabilityWrite tests, monitor production behavior, and iterate based on real usageCollaborate on system architecture, security, and deployment strategies Desirable Requirements: Strong background in building AI agents from scratch– experience with LangGraph and LangChain would be a plusStrong experience with Python is important for this role Expertise with full-stack development would be a plus (python, react/typescript)Experience with 0-1 product building is a major plus – can be commercial or side projects The role offers long-term earning potential with a strong compensation package, including a strong equity component.

Joe Woodard

Posted about 1 hour ago

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Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Full Stack Engineer - 37364

Contract€350 - €410 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Full Stack Developer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 11-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €350 - €410 per day Summary Our client has an agile scrum team that is responsible for the Contact Center platform and engineering which provides their voice, email, and web chat communication channels. They pride themselves on being full stack engineers with a thirst for continued learning, a team-first attitude, and a focus on delivering value to the organization. The platform services over 20M clients and processes more than 35M customer interactions per year while operating on a 24x7 basis. ResponsibilitiesWrite high-quality code for our applications that is reliable, scalable, and reusable Understand the leadership vision and execute on that vision.Strengthen and promote the culture of innovation by setting examples.Find creative ways to get things done and do them right.Foster a culture of best-in-class software engineering practices.Exercise a passion for keeping your knowledge up to date with the latest and greatest.Ensure the high level of integrity in the team.Take ownership and accountability for figuring out what needs to be done.Key SkillsProficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, C and/or any other programming languageStrong UI experience in Angular or JavaScript. Experienced in developing APIs, micro-services, CI/CD pipelines and using uDeploy, Jenkins or similar tools.Experienced with Docker/Kubernetes and container-based deployment practices will be a plus.Expertise with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) delivery and software design, development, test and operational automation.Hands-on Azure / AWS experience or desire to build cloud experience (e.g. certifications, training).Working with Event Driven Architecture -- Kafka, Webhooks a plus.Test Driven Development -- JUnit, Jasmine, Karma, Protractor, Jest, etc.Familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.) a plus.Ability to work independently and professionally in high pressure/visibility situations within tight timeframes.Self-starter, curious, collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and mentor others every day.6 years hands-on experience as a software engineer.

Nathan Peters

Posted about 9 hours ago

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Berlin, Germany

Engineering Manager

Permanent€120000 - €150000 per annum

Engineering Manager (Remote, Germany) – FinTech Location: Remote across Germany Language Requirement: Native or fluent German (mandatory) Industry: FinTech Employment Type: Full-time Visa Sponsorship: Not available About the Role We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a team of talented engineers in building cutting-edge financial technology solutions. This is a fully remote role within Germany, offering the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of digital finance. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.Drive technical strategy and ensure high-quality delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable systems.Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.Implement best practices in software development, architecture, and agile methodologies.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations within the FinTech space.RequirementsFluent German (written and spoken) – essential for team and client communication.Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.Strong background in software engineering and architecture.Hands-on experience in FinTech or financial services technology.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work remotely and manage distributed teams effectively.No visa sponsorship available – candidates must have the right to work in Germany.

Daniel Mapstone

Posted about 10 hours ago

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Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Director, Full Stack Engineering

Permanent€100000 - €105000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Healthcare

Full Stack Engineer (Director level, Individual Contributor)Have another new role as our Galway based multinational client continue their expansion. This is a really exciting one for someone looking to take the next step towards leadership. It's a leadership role but would still require some hands-on development work mainly in Java (Spring) and Angular. Despite being hands-on, you will be the person responsible for defining the technical strategy and vision of the team as well as leading and mentoring multiple engineers across different internal teams. You'll work on strategic projects spanning across multiple business units and be the ultimate authority on technical decision making. Desired Tech Leadership Skills: 8 years experience in full stack software engineeringExtensive hands-on experience with Java (Spring) and AngularExperience designing, building, and supporting high transaction applicationsStrong track record of leading and mentoring other engineers both junior and seniorExperience leading teams in an Agile environmentPrevious experience in the financial services sector would be a big plusThe role is hybrid based in Galway and falls at Director level within the business. If this sounds like the next forward step in your career, send across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.

Adam Whitehurst

Posted 1 day ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Senior Penetration Tester

Permanent€75000 - €80000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Healthcare

Senior Penetration TesterWe've had a new role go live with one of our Dublin based clients who are a multinational financial services firm. They're searching for an experienced penetration tester to identify vulnerabilities, replicate real-world attack techniques, and help strengthen security across diverse web and mobile applications. What You’ll Do:Lead penetration testing on web and mobile platforms.Simulate advanced attack scenarios and deliver actionable insights.Collaborate with development and security teams to drive remediation.Contribute to research and tool development in the cybersecurity space.What We’re Looking For:7 years in IT, 5 years in web app penetration testing.Strong manual testing skills (OWASP Top 10).Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali, and scripting languages (Python, Java, etc.).Security certifications (OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, etc.) preferred.Why Apply?Work on a wide range of technologies and applications.Be part of a passionate, innovative team shaping cybersecurity best practices.Make a real impact protecting millions of customers worldwide.This is a hybrid role based in Dublin. If you think it sounds like a good fit, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.

Adam Whitehurst

Posted 2 days ago

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Berlin, Germany

Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Permanent€100000 - €200000 per annum

Principal Full-Stack Engineer | AI Start-Up | Remote, with occasional onsite (Germany)I am partnered with an AI startup, backed by a significant round of funding looking for a principal-level software engineer who wants to apply big-system thinking to a smaller, faster environment.You’ll be building production software that sits directly on top of large-scale generative models. That means turning research outputs into stable interfaces, reliable workflows, and product surfaces that hold up under real usage.What you’ll doDesign and own full stack systemsBuild frontend applicationsOwn backend APIs, data models, auth boundaries, and async processingDesign event-driven pipelines for large media ingestion, background processing, retries, and failure recoveryWork directly with research to define clean contracts between model outputs and product interfacesRaise engineering standards through architecture, reviews, and example implementationsHow the stack looks in practiceTypeScript end to endReact with Tailwind and Radix-based component patternsConvex-style backend architecture with strongly typed queries, mutations, actions, and realtime stateAsync-first design with explicit failure handling and observabilityAWS used narrowly and intentionally for Lambda, S3, and event triggersAbout youYou operate at senior, staff, or principal level in a high-bar engineering environmentYou are comfortable owning ambiguous problems without layers of review or processYou think about systems, invariants, and failure modes as much as codeYou can move fast without compromising quality of workYou want your decisions to matterNice to haveExperience productising ML or LLM-backed systemsPython for tooling or model-adjacent workExperience with serverless or backend-as-a-service architecturesBenefits of the roleOwnership of complete systemsDirect influence over technical/product decisionsClear line of sight from code to real users and outcomesClose collaboration with research and productHigh trust environment with strong technical autonomyCompetitive compensation with meaningful equity upsideRegular in-person time with a small senior team, without giving up remote flexibilityAccess to whatever tools or benefits you need to help you excelIf you’re looking for a technically demanding role with real impact and very little overhead, apply now

Miranda Blaxland

Posted 2 days ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Java Developer

Contract€400 - €510 per day, Benefits: Negotiable

Java Developer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Location: 1 week in Dublin office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €400 - €510 per day Summary This is a hands-on role where you will write code for product features. You will work closely with the technical lead and architect to build secure, scalable, resilient cloud-based microservices utilizing modern software development practices. You will help design and implement REST API clients and services, exchange asynchronous messages between services, and use SQL databases to manage data. You will also write automated unit and integration tests, package software using containers, coordinate builds using continuous integration pipelines and prepare your services for deployment on AWS. The Team is responsible for the backend services and APIs that support transfer of digital assets and wires. Additionally, they create and maintain services to get account positions, transaction activity and other account management related use cases. Both the Admin and Custody UI leverage the API interfaces exposed by the Platform Services team. Key Skills Expert in core Java technologies and frameworks like Spring BootProficient in databases and SQLUnderstanding of AWS or other cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as EKS and DockerExperience working with version control systems like GIT.Experience with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services such as SNS and SQSAn understanding of microservice architectures and twelve factor app patternsAbility to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments.Unit and integration test automation using Junit and spring boot test framework.Experience building and deploying applications using continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins.

Nathan Peters

Posted 2 days ago

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APTIV

Roles Placed

Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.

ARM

Key Hires

100%

Fill Rate

Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.

BUPA

2:1

CV to Interview Ratio

14 Days

Time to Hire

Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

QA Engineer
Lead User Researcher
Full Stack Developer
Data Engineer
.Net Developer

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa

Engineering & Architecture Manager

CAPGEMINI

169

Placements

118

Permanent

Contract

For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL

Permanent Hires

SODA Max

Hiring Solution

Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management.

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee

People Director

DELIVERY HERO

Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

DELOITTE

Key Hires

Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.

DIGI2AL

Roles Placed

Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.

DYSON

Roles Placed

Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles.

FIDELIS

Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

G.NETWORK

Critical Hires

G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter

Head of Talent Acquisition

GUIDANT GLOBAL

129

Roles Placed

Brands Serviced

Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent.

David Miranda

Talent Consultant

NATWEST BOXED

Key Hires

Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson

(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)

ONDA

2:1

CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda

VP of Engineering

QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

QuantSpark

Talent Manager

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